LA 166 - Exam 3 Questions and Correct
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According to your reading, modernism took its inspiration from
Ans: Theories and practice of modern art, technology with its
pure relationship of form to function
The author of "Design with Nature" and a leading exponent of an
enlightened landscape planning strategy that sought to make the
constraints and opportunities presented by natural ecosystems an
integral part of design and development
Ans: Ian Mcharg
Which of these men, through his books and magazines, indirectly
effected far more change in landscape gardening in America during the
middle decades of the 19th century than any other individual?
Ans: Andrew Jackson Downing
Which of the following is a true statement describing AJ Downing?
Downing believed that:
Ans: American identity was manifested in the natural style of
landscape gardening. Downing advocated open spaces within
cities and the creation of public parks. An early proponent of
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the suburb as a middle ground between city and country.
Guided prevailing taste during his time away from patterns in
the garden and classical styles in architecture to less formal
picturesque design
Of the "Harvard Trio", the least reactionary toward Beaux Arts
historicism and one who is often referred to today as a classicist is
Ans: Dan Kiley
Book by AJ Downing
Ans: A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Landscape
Gardening
Book by Garrett Eckbo
Ans: Landscape for Living
Book by Thomas Church
Ans: Gardens are for People
Book by Ian Mcharg
Ans: Design with Nature
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